Adult Basic Education and Training Act, 2000
R 385
Perishable Products Export Control Act, 1983 (Act No. 9 of 1983)RegulationsRegulations relating to the Export of Perishable Products, 2025 - effective July 2025Chapter 10: Stowage and TransitPart B: Loading and offloading of Refrigerated Road Motor Transport (RRMT)85. Requirements for the loading and offloading of refrigerated road motor transport |
| (1) | It is recommended that every RRMT shall be pre-cooled to the required carrying temperature prior to loading so as to minimise temperature increases during loading. |
| (2) | Every exporter or cold chain service provider shall ensure that the temperature setting is correct and that air is actually delivered within 0.5°C of the selected set-point by taking air temperature readings by means of the permanently installed thermo couple plugs on the cooler. |
| (3) | The cooling unit shall be switched off during loading in order to minimise condensation and wet panels in vehicles. The perishable product shall be pre-cooled to a pulp temperature to within 3°C of the initial carrying temperature. |
| (4) | Pallets shall be stowed in RRMT with vent openings in the direction of the airflow and shall not be stowed against the sides of the vehicle. |
| (5) | RRMT loading shall be completed within a maximum of one hour. |
| (6) | The loading of split loads of perishable product intended for export and for the local market, in the same RRMT, must be avoided. |
| (7) | Off-loading shall take place in such a way that temperature increase is reduced to a minimum. |
| (8) | No foreign odour is permitted during loading or offloading. |
| (9) | The general condition of the RRMT, the validity of the registration certificate, and the following temperature readings shall be checked prior to opening of the doors: |
| (a) | the temperature set point; |
| (b) | temperature registered on recorder chart or print out; |
| (c) | DAT; and |
| (d) | RAT. |
| (10) | The following pulp temperatures shall be taken via thermocouples and thermometer probe with a calibrated electronic thermometer during offloading being— |
| (a) | the pallet at the back (door end); |
| (b) | the centre pallet; |
| (c) | the pallet at the front; and |
| (d) | inside a randomly selected pallet. |
| (11) | The four temperature readings referred to in sub-regulation (10) shall be recorded by the Board if requested by the exporter or cold chain service provider. |
| (12) | Quick direct transfer from the RRMT or cold storage facility into the container (or vessel, in the case of specialised refrigerated shipping) is essential to minimize temperature increase. The perishable product must be protected against the elements and shall not be subjected to extreme temperature and humidity conditions. Re-cooling shall be resumed as soon as possible to ensure compliance to the TTT as specified. |
| (13) | Offloading of the RRMT should be completed within a maximum of 30 minutes. |
